cruddy

English

Etymology

From Middle English cruddi, equivalent to crud +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɹʌdi/

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• Rhymes: -ʌdi

Adjective

cruddy (comparative cruddier, superlative cruddiest)

1. (slang) Full of crud.
2. (slang) Crummy, lousy, worthless.
3. (slang) Annoying, irritating.
4. (obsolete) Coagulated.
   • (Can we date this quote by Spenser and provide title, author’s full name, and other details?)

     His cruel wounds with cruddy blood congeal'd.

See also

• crufty
• crusty